"Ice Emperor Hai Bo Dong"
"My strength has finally returned!!"
Hai Bo Dong, who was originally thin, yellow-faced, and extremely old-looking, not only regained a healthy rosy complexion, but also gradually regained the muscles that had shriveled due to blocked meridians. His hunched back straightened up in an instant, and he looked vigorous and strong.
Clenching his fists, a powerful icy Dou Qi emanated from his body, causing the temperature nearby to drop slightly. Hai Bo Dong's sharp gaze swept over the two people in front of him.
As if sensing the opponent's increasingly sharp gaze, Yun Tianming remained calm, his face as serene as the bottomless well, as if the Hai Bo Dong who had regained his Dou Emperor strength before him was still just an ordinary old man in his eyes.
"Hmph!"
Queen Medusa's jade palm opened, casually playing with the golden nail covers on her fingertips, her voice unhurried as she said, "Since I could seal you once, I can seal you a second time. If ten years aren't enough, then the next time, it'll be until death!"
"Uh..."
Hai Bo Dong's head shrank in fear, his body involuntarily retreating several steps. He was truly terrified by this damn seal, years of miserable existence, it was almost worse than death!
"Tianming, my young friend, I, Hai Bo Dong, will remember this favor!"
"If there's anything you need, just command!"
Instead of thanking Queen Medusa, Hai Bo Dong turned around and bowed to Yun Tianming. Because he knew very well that without the young man before him, Queen Medusa would never have lifted the seal for him. This tremendous favor belonged to Yun Tianming!
"Old Hai, you're too kind. I hope we can cooperate happily."
Yun Tianming was delighted. Those who have read the original work know that Hai Bo Dong's character is impeccable, very loyal to his word, and selling him a favor wouldn't be wrong.
"Alright, let's skip the formalities for now."
"There are still two Dou Emperors, where are they?"
Queen Medusa urged.
"There are two more Dou Emperors?"
Hai Bo Dong looked surprised. According to what Yun Tianming had said earlier, the condition for helping him lift the seal was to go kill someone. Now that Queen Medusa was involved, with two Dou Emperor powerhouses assisting, there were still two more Dou Emperors? When did these Dou Emperor powerhouses become so worthless?
"Let's go, we'll first head to Yan City."
Yun Tianming left a soul imprint on Qing Lin, allowing him to clearly sense her exact location.
"Yan City? That's the provincial capital of the Jia Ma Empire's eastern province. What are we going there for?" Hai Bo Dong questioned.
"Let's discuss the specifics as we go," replied Yun Tianming, spreading his Dark Feather Wings and flying ahead. The two followed closely behind.
...
Three days ago.
Under Mo Cheng's leadership, they infiltrated Rock Desert City and launched an attack on Qing Lin's residence, engaging in fierce combat with the three major mercenary groups guarding it.
The strongest 2-Star Dou Grandmaster, Luo Bu, was severely injured by Mo Cheng with just one encounter, and the other mercenaries suffered heavy casualties.
Xiao Ding and Xiao Li, seeing the situation turning unfavorable, decisively retreated and fled, even abandoning the headquarters of the Desert Metal Mercenary Group they had run for years. The two brothers eventually fled Rock Desert City in a sorry state and returned to Wu Tan City's Xiao Family. Upon learning of their elder brothers' serious injuries, Xiao Yan, who was originally out on a journey, would immediately return. This back and forth naturally caused some delay, but that's a story for another time.
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The West Wind Mercenary Group also wanted to escape, but they were heavily surrounded by the Mo Family's people, who intended to silence them permanently!
In the moment of crisis, Qing Lin released her "pet snake," the Fifth Rank Magic Beast: Wind Sand Python, which appeared and slaughtered the Mo Family's people. Mo Cheng, the leader, even had his arm bitten off. Miss Lu, who was actually Lu Man in disguise, secretly intervened to assist, restraining the Wind Sand Python and helping the Mo Family take Qing Lin away.
The Heavenly Snake Mansion is a top power in the northwest region, and every move they make attracts the attention of other superpowers. To avoid drawing attention, Lu Man disguised herself and used the Mo Family to kidnap Qing Lin. This not only prevents news of Heavenly Snake Mansion searching for the Saintess from leaking but also because she is quite interested in the Mo Family's Secret Technique of organ transplantation and plans to secretly learn it.
...
Yan City, Mo Family.
"Elder, was it really worth it to go to such lengths just to capture this young girl?"
The battle in Rock Desert City left the Mo Family severely weakened, with almost all of their elite forces lost in the conflict.
"Cough!"
"What do you know! That girl possesses the legendary Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils! She can control all snake-type Magic Beasts!"
"She even commands Fifth Rank Magic Beasts. If our Mo Family gains this power, all sacrifices will be worth it!"
Mo Cheng's right arm was tightly bandaged. In fact, his right arm had been crushed by the Wind Sand Python, and what was transplanted now was the forelimb of a Magic Beast. Strong rejection reactions left his face contorted in pain.
"This time, thanks to Miss Lu. I didn't expect you to have this skill, to be able to suppress a Fifth Rank Magic Beast."
The members of the Mo Family cast awe-filled glances.
"It was just a stroke of luck. After all, I come from the Chu Yun Empire and am skilled in poison."
"If the Elder hadn't directly engaged that beast, it wouldn't have been so easy for me to succeed."
Lu Man said solemnly, bluffing with a straight face. In fact, with her Dou Emperor strength, suppressing a Fifth Rank Magic Beast was well within her capabilities.
"Elder, you're mighty!"
The members of the Mo Family, not understanding the situation, truly believed that Mo Cheng, who only had Dou Spirit strength, could actually confront a Fifth Rank Magic Beast head-on.
"Cough! This is all thanks to everyone's efforts."
Mo Cheng's face turned red, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes.
He knew his own capabilities. When he was bitten by the Wind Sand Python and half of his body was held in its jaws, he thought he was as good as dead. Somehow, the Wind Sand Python collapsed afterwards, supposedly due to Miss Lu's poison. Is the poison master from the Chu Yun Empire really that formidable? Could they actually poison a Fifth Rank Magic Beast into submission?
"The Elder has sacrificed so much for the Mo Family, and I believe everyone can see it. Although I am an outsider, I deeply admire it."
"Therefore, I dare to propose that the Elder undergo the transplantation of the Holy Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils and become a true powerhouse!"
To make it perish, first let it swell. Lu Man took the initiative to suggest that Mo Cheng undergo the transplantation of the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils, with the aim of seizing the Mo Family's forbidden Secret Technique. After successfully learning it, the plan was to eliminate the Mo Family directly, bring the Saintess back to the Heavenly Snake Mansion, and accomplish the mission!
"Miss Lu, you are truly a kindred spirit to me!"
Mo Cheng looked at the elderly woman in front of him with a touched expression. Deep down, he muttered to himself: Could this old hag have taken a fancy to me? Too bad she's too ugly.
If Lu Man knew what was going on in Mo Cheng's mind, she would probably not be able to resist slapping his thick-skinned face!
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